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Reflex Photonics to demo its new radiation–resistant SpaceABLE optical transceivers at Space Tech Expo USA 2018

Reflex Photonics will proudly display and demo its new radiation-resistant SpaceABLE optical transceiver and SpaceCONEX active optical blind mate interconnect for VPX systems at the upcoming Space Tech Expo USA 2018.
The SpaceABLE optical transceivers and SpaceCONEX VPX interconnect have been submitted to the most stringent protocol for heavy-ions, gamma rays, and high and low energy protons to ensure space … Read More → "Reflex Photonics to demo its new radiation–resistant SpaceABLE optical transceivers at Space Tech Expo USA 2018"

Easily Implement Low-Power Touch Pads with Surface Gestures Using Microchip’s New Software Library

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 21, 2018 — Capacitive touch has become ubiquitous across a wide range of industries and applications, replacing the knobs and buttons that once controlled our electronics with smooth, intuitive touch panels. Previously a novelty on high-end products, consumers now expect touch control on everyday devices such as headphones, remote controls, coffee makers and thermostats without paying a premium for the interface. Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) today announced a new Read More → "Easily Implement Low-Power Touch Pads with Surface Gestures Using Microchip’s New Software Library"

Pentek Announces New Quartz RFSoC Board that Delivers Unprecedented Resource Integration and Connectivity for Radar and DRFM Applications

·  Pentek Quartz Architecture with Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC FPGA
·  Eight wideband A/D and D/A converters
·  Dual optical 100 GigE interfaces
·  3U VPX with PCIe Gen 3 x8 interface
·  Unique QuartzXM eXpress Module enables migration to other form factors
·  Navigator Design Suite for streamlined IP development
·  Available in commercial and rugged versions

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ─May 21, 2018─Pentek, Inc., today introduced its first product in the Quartz™ Architecture family, the Model 5950, an eight-channel A/D and D/A converter, 3U OpenVPX … Read More → "Pentek Announces New Quartz RFSoC Board that Delivers Unprecedented Resource Integration and Connectivity for Radar and DRFM Applications"

VadaTech Announces Versatile VPX Chassis

Henderson, NV – May 17, 2018 – VadaTech, a leading manufacturer of integrated systems, embedded boards, enabling software and application-ready platforms, announces the VTX870, a VPX chassis with six 3U VPX slots (switch plus 5 payload slots) that can accept 0.8-inch, 0.85-inch and 1.0-inch pitch modules. RTMs are supported on all slots. The side panels on both the front and rear slots are removable to ease debugging, making the chassis ideal for development as well as commercial deployment.

VTX870 has single power supply, either 800W AC with universal input or 650W DC (-48V input). The chassis supplies 95 … Read More → "VadaTech Announces Versatile VPX Chassis"

Renesas and Magna Bring Advanced Safety Features to More Vehicle Segments and Consumers

TOKYO, Japan, AURORA, Canada, May 17, 2018 ―Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), an industry-leading supplier of automotive semiconductor solutions, and Magna, a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, aim to accelerate the mass adoption of advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) features with a new cost-efficient 3D surround view system designed for entry- and mid-range vehicles. The 3D surround view system adopts Renesas’ high-performance, low-power Read More → "Renesas and Magna Bring Advanced Safety Features to More Vehicle Segments and Consumers"

AVX is Showcasing its Extended Portfolio of High-Performance Microwave & RF Solutions at IMS 2018

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., May 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced … Read More → "AVX is Showcasing its Extended Portfolio of High-Performance Microwave & RF Solutions at IMS 2018"

Artila Launces New WiFi Embedded Module SW-200M for Device Networking

Taipei, Taiwan – May 2018 — Artila Electronics, which specializes in the development and manufacture of Linux-ready ARM embedded industrial computers, launches the brand new FreeRTOS based serial to wireless LAN module. SW-200M supports 2.4GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n WiFi and UART interface which is designed to connect serial device to Intranet/Internet.  This module provides serial to embedded wireless solution with 40x45mm compact PCB size, and ultralow power consumption features.

SW-200M Serial-to-Wifi module supports serial, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM and GPIOs interfaces, it integrates 32-bit ARM Cortex M3 … Read More → "Artila Launces New WiFi Embedded Module SW-200M for Device Networking"

See Exactly What MEMS Sensors Are Feeling, with Professional MEMS Development Tool from STMicroelectronics

Geneva, May 16, 2018 — The Profi MEMS Tool development platform by STMicroelectronics lets engineers visualize the behavior of ST’s MEMS sensors, helping accelerate time to market and maximize the performance of new product designs.

Featuring a high-performing STM32F401 microcontroller and flexible power management, the main Profi MEMS Tool board powers the sensors and gathers output data for forwarding to a developer GUI (Graphical User Interface) running on a host PC. Users are free to use ST’s UNICO GUI, which can be downloaded from st.com, or a tool of their choice to analyze the MEMS sensor … Read More → "See Exactly What MEMS Sensors Are Feeling, with Professional MEMS Development Tool from STMicroelectronics"

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